Germany, Imperial. A First World War Heer EM/NCO’s Belt with Wartime Souvenir Buttons United Republic of The exterior edges of the

The exterior edges of the missing insignia demonstrate a consistent array of small perforations where stitching has been removed

both of which have halos

The reverse commissions Thomas Cowden as Justice of the Peace

Nürnberg” on the reverse

surrounded by elegant enameled blue border with the inscription AL MERITO MILITAR (To Military Merit)

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Heer EM/NCO’s Belt with Wartime Souvenir Buttons United Republic of The exterior edges of the(Heer Grtel mit Schnalle fr Mannschaften). A unique First World War Heer EM NCOs belt and buckle. The former is constructed of pressed black leather, and completes at one end with an integral bronze clip secured to the belt by a loop fastened in place with dual magnetic metal rivets. The opposite end features a reverse tongue perforated with six sets of dual eyelets for an adjustable fit. Notably, 12 buttons are secured to the belt with a magnetic